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`H_(3)BO_(3)` is :A. monobasic and weak Lewis acidB. monobasic and weak Bronsted acidC. monobasic and strong Lewis acidD. tribasic and weak Bronsted acid. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A `H_(3)BO_(3)` in watter gives `H^(+)` ions as follows `H_(3)BO_(3)+H_(2)O rarr [B(OH)_(4)]^(-)+H^(+)` It is monobasic as one molecule of the acid gives one `H^(+)` ion. As `H_(3)BO_(3)` or `B(OH)_(3)` takes up a pair of electrons from `OH^(-)` , it is a Lewis acid. |
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